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enCG Roxane LLC Purchases Property from the City of Pasadenahttps://www.texasedc.org/members-news/cg-roxane-llc-purchases-property-city-pasadena
<div class="field field-name-field-organization field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Organization:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">City of Pasadena</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><strong>Sausalito, California</strong> – CG Roxane LLC, the maker of the leading bottled water brand in California “Crystal Geyser® Alpine Spring Water®”, is proud to announce the purchase of property from the City of Pasadena, Texas to construct a state-of-the-art water bottling facility. CG Roxane currently operates 8 plant locations throughout the United States. The City of Pasadena facility will focus on product manufacturing for private label store brands in the greater Houston region.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The facility will be constructed in two phases over a 5-7 year time period, each comprising approximately 130,000-square-foot buildings. The Company expects that the phase one construction will be completed by May 2016.&nbsp;</p>
<p>CG Roxane plans to invest approximately $30 million during the first phase alone, resulting in approximately 15 - 20 jobs. The Company estimates an additional 10 – 15 jobs at full build-out.</p>
<p>CG Roxane explored several other cities within the State of Texas before settling on the City of Pasadena.&nbsp; This location was chosen for of its ideal proximity to the Houston market, skilled workforce, high-water quality, and extremely pro-business government.&nbsp; In particular, CG Roxane would like to recognize Mayor Johnny Isbell, Paul Davis, Director Economic Development, Robin Green, Director of Public Works, for their tireless work and steadfast dedication to bringing this project to fruition. This project could not have been possible without the City leadership’s forward thinking mindset to business and deep appreciation for the local economy.</p>
<p>The Company is convinced that the City of Pasadena will be a perfect fit and is very excited about joining the community as a long-term partner.&nbsp;</p>
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</div></div></div>Wed, 29 Jul 2015 21:47:25 +0000tedcoffices691 at https://www.texasedc.orghttps://www.texasedc.org/members-news/cg-roxane-llc-purchases-property-city-pasadena#commentshttp://example.comhttps://www.texasedc.org/node/687
<div class="field field-name-field-option-expiration-date field-type-datetime field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Option expiration date :&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single" property="dc:date" datatype="xsd:dateTime" content="2015-07-25T00:00:00+03:00">Saturday, July 25, 2015</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-total-rate field-type-text field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Total rate:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">0</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-is-the-site-within-the-cov field-type-list-boolean field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Is the site within the coverage area of a fire department?:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Yes</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-name-of-agency-or-other-pr field-type-text field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Name of agency or other provider of fire protection services to the site:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">City of New Boston with mutual aid from City of Hooks and Red River Army Depot</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-2a1 field-type-file field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Include Exhibit # and title of document.:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="file"><img class="file-icon" alt="" title="image/jpeg" src="/sites/all/modules/file/icons/image-x-generic.png" /> <a href="https://www.texasedc.org/sites/default/files/EXHIBIT%202%20-%20PROPERTY%20DETAIL%20MAP.jpg" type="image/jpeg; length=7238067">EXHIBIT 2 - PROPERTY DETAIL MAP.jpg</a></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-excess-capacity-of-the-exi field-type-text field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Excess capacity of the existing water system:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">0</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-excess-capacity-of-wastewa field-type-text field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Excess capacity of wastewater system (gallons/day):&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">0</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-distance-to-nearest-transm field-type-text field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Distance to nearest transmission line equal to or greater than 69 kV (miles):&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">0</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-average-travel-time-to-nea field-type-text field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Average travel time to nearest commercial airport:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">1</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-2k1 field-type-text field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Distance in road miles to nearest shallow draft port:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">0</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-provide-the-phase-i-enviro field-type-text-long field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Provide the Phase I Environmental Assessment.:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">EXHIBIT C - PHASE I ESA</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-m1-1 field-type-file field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Include Exhibit # and title of document.:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="file"><img class="file-icon" alt="" title="application/pdf" src="/sites/all/modules/file/icons/application-pdf.png" /> <a href="https://www.texasedc.org/sites/default/files/EXHIBIT%20C%20-%20PHASE%20I%20%20ESA.pdf" type="application/pdf; length=142976">EXHIBIT C - PHASE I ESA.pdf</a></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-was-the-result-from-phase- field-type-list-boolean field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Was the result from Phase I “No Further Action”?:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Yes</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-do-the-findings-of-phase-i field-type-list-boolean field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Do the findings of Phase I require a Phase II?:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">No</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-if-a-phase-ii-has-been-com field-type-list-boolean field-label-above"><div class="field-label">If a Phase II has been completed, has a copy of the Phase II assessment executive summary been provided with this application?:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">No</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-m1-3 field-type-list-boolean field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Was the result from Phase II “No Further Action”?:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">No</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-provide-a-letter-from-the- field-type-text field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Provide a letter from the Texas Parks and Wildlife that development will not impact any endangered species?:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Exhibit B - Texas Parks and Wildlife Coordination Letter</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-m1-4 field-type-file field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Please include Exhibit # and title of document. :&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="file"><img class="file-icon" alt="" title="application/pdf" src="/sites/all/modules/file/icons/application-pdf.png" /> <a href="https://www.texasedc.org/sites/default/files/EXHIBIT%20B%20-%20TEXAS%20PARKS%20AND%20WILDLIFE%20COORDINATION%20LETTER.pdf" type="application/pdf; length=933679">EXHIBIT B - TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE COORDINATION LETTER.pdf</a></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-has-texas-parks-and-wildli field-type-list-boolean field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Has Texas Parks and Wildlife approved a plan to avoid impact to these species during development?:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">No</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-m1-5 field-type-text field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Provide the National Wetlands Inventory Map (NWI):&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Exhibit 4 - National Wetlands Inventory Mapping</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-m1-6 field-type-file field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Please include Exhibit # and title of document :&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="file"><img class="file-icon" alt="" title="image/jpeg" src="/sites/all/modules/file/icons/image-x-generic.png" /> <a href="https://www.texasedc.org/sites/default/files/EXHIBIT%204%20-%20NATIONAL%20WETLAND%20INVENTORY%20MAPPING.jpg" type="image/jpeg; length=9471641">EXHIBIT 4 - NATIONAL WETLAND INVENTORY MAPPING.jpg</a></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-if-a-wetlands-determinatio field-type-list-boolean field-label-above"><div class="field-label">If a wetlands determination has been conducted, did it indicate the presence of wetlands and/or other waterways on site?:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Yes</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-if-yes-will-or-have-the-we field-type-list-boolean field-label-above"><div class="field-label">If YES, will or have the wetlands been mitigated?:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">No</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-if-wetlands-are-present-ha field-type-list-boolean field-label-above"><div class="field-label">If wetlands are present, has a Corp of Engineers Sec 404 Permit Application been submitted?:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">No</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-m1-8 field-type-list-boolean field-label-above"><div class="field-label">If wetlands are present, has a Corp of Engineers Sec 404 Permit been received?:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">No</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-m1-10 field-type-list-boolean field-label-above"><div class="field-label">If wetlands are present, have all wetlands on the site been mitigated?:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">No</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-is-the-site-located-in-ozo field-type-list-boolean field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Is the site located in Ozone Attainment Area?:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">No</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-provide-the-state-historic field-type-list-boolean field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Provide the State Historical Preservation Officer (SHPO) letter regarding the presence of historical or cultural artifacts on th:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Yes</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-m1-12 field-type-file field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Please include Exhibit# and title of document.:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="file"><img class="file-icon" alt="" title="application/pdf" src="/sites/all/modules/file/icons/application-pdf.png" /> <a href="https://www.texasedc.org/sites/default/files/EXHIBIT%20E%20-%20SHPO%20COORDINATION.pdf" type="application/pdf; length=1886000">EXHIBIT E - SHPO COORDINATION.pdf</a></span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-has-the-shpo-cleared-the-s field-type-list-boolean field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Has the SHPO cleared the site for development?:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Yes</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-nearest-roadway-1 field-type-text field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Nearest roadway:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">City/County road</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-nearest-roadway-2 field-type-text field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Nearest roadway:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">State highway</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-nearest-roadway-3 field-type-text field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Nearest roadway:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">U.S. highway</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-nearest-roadway-4 field-type-text field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Nearest roadway:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">North-south Interstate highway</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-nearest-roadway-5 field-type-text field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Nearest roadway:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">East-west Interstate highway</div></div></div>Sat, 25 Jul 2015 18:54:17 +0000eric.voyles@texamericascenter.com687 at https://www.texasedc.orghttps://www.texasedc.org/node/687#commentsTaylor EDC Announces Agreement with Summit Cabinets to Bring 77 Manufacturing Jobs to Taylorhttps://www.texasedc.org/members-news/taylor-edc-announces-agreement-summit-cabinets-bring-77-manufacturing-jobs-taylor
<div class="field field-name-field-organization field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Organization:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Taylor Economic Development Corporation</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The Taylor Economic Development Corporation (TEDC) announced today that they have officially executed an agreement with Summit Cabinets to bring 77 manufacturing jobs to&nbsp;Taylor. These jobs will start at a wage rate of $18/hr. ($37,744/year) and offer paid employee Health Insurance and Retirement Plan along with offering Paid Vacation and paid Sick Leave. Twenty-two of the jobs will be coming with them from their current facility in Manor and Summit Cabinets will have 5 years to create the other 50. They will also have 36 months to implement the benefits package.</p>
<p>Taylor EDC President/CEO Sean Stockard said this is a project that the whole community should be proud of and excited about. “The addition of 77, family-wage jobs with benefits to the Taylor community is a huge win for us. Add to that the footprint of a 40,000 sq. /ft. manufacturing facility and the equipment inside that will generate much needed ad-valorem tax for the City and ISD and it’s a great benefit for Taylor.”</p>
<p>The TEDC incentive package included granting Summit Cabinets 7 acres of land in the Mustang Creek Industrial Park to construct a 35,000 sq. /ft. to 40,000 sq. /ft. facility. The land, valued at $206,500, was given as part of the TEDC’s “Land Grant” program. In addition to the land grant, the TEDC also incentivized the relocation with an additional $3,740 for each of the new 50 jobs to be created that will be in additional to the 22 jobs they will initially bring with them to Taylor.</p>
<p>Stockard added that “these are the exact types of jobs that Taylor and TEDC are going after. Stable, higher-skilled manufacturing jobs that pay a decent wage and offer good benefits. We were very excited when Summit Cabinets approached us earlier this spring about their relocation plans and interest specifically in Taylor” He went on to say that the TEDC is very excited that Summit Cabinets is going to be calling Taylor home for years to come.</p>
</div></div></div>Wed, 22 Jul 2015 20:45:26 +0000tedcoffices683 at https://www.texasedc.orghttps://www.texasedc.org/members-news/taylor-edc-announces-agreement-summit-cabinets-bring-77-manufacturing-jobs-taylor#commentsLaunch of the New City of Converse & Converse Economic Development Corporation Brandhttps://www.texasedc.org/members-news/launch-new-city-converse-converse-economic-development-corporation-brand
<div class="field field-name-field-organization field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Organization:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">City of Converse</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The City of Converse and Converse Economic Development Corporation (Converse EDC) &nbsp;launched their new brand and tag line, after Council voted unanimously to approve the new city brand at the June 16<sup>th</sup> City Council meeting.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Earlier this year, Converse EDC hired Creative Civilization, a San Antonio marketing firm, to develop a Branding and Marketing blueprint with a new logo and tagline.&nbsp; Meetings with stakeholders, along with extensive research within the community, helped uncover the message to emphasize the key assets of the City of Converse, attract new businesses and investments, increase job opportunities and improve quality of life for the residents.</p>
<p>"The new City of Converse brand coincides with the explosive commercial &amp; residential growth that we are currently experiencing,” said Mayor Al Suarez. “This innovative brand reflects&nbsp;the strategic vision of Converse by connecting the community through commercial growth. &nbsp;The brand also promotes a sense of pride for the citizens of Converse."</p>
<p>The logo forms two interlocking C’s using blue and green to represent land and sky balanced with the red and yellow representing the passion and diversity of the people. Altogether this symbol is a new brand that is bright and vibrant.&nbsp; The first two letters, “CO” in Converse help unify and emphasize the tagline below the City’s name which reads, “<u>Co</u>nnecting <u>Co</u>mmunity + <u>Co</u>mmerce.”&nbsp;</p>
<p>“This unifying brand presents a positive contemporary image of Converse to developers and site selectors looking for a place to do business,” said Kate Silvas, Converse EDC Executive Director.&nbsp; “Converse is an undiscovered jewel, ripe for development and we believe this logo captures the opportunity that exists in Converse.”&nbsp;</p>
<p>Robert Sosa, the Creative Director for Creative Civilization stated, “There’s a phrase that I love when it comes to branding. ‘Sometimes you never get a second chance to make a first impression.’ This new branding effort is meant to make that first impression.”</p>
<p><strong><u>About City of Converse Economic Development Corporation</u></strong></p>
<p>The Converse <strong>E</strong>conomic <strong>D</strong>evelopment <strong>C</strong>orporation (Converse EDC) is a Type B Corporation under the laws of the State of Texas with a seven-member Board of Directors appointed by the City Council of Converse.&nbsp; The Converse EDC was created in 2000 by voter referendum to create, attract, retain and expand business opportunities for Converse and its residents.&nbsp; Converse is home to more than 18,000 residents and over 200 diverse businesses.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Converse, Texas is situated in NE Bexar County adjacent to Randolph Air Force Base and conveniently located off of Loop 1604 between I-35 &amp; I-10. &nbsp; Visit us online for more information at <a href="http://www.converseedc.com">http://www.converseedc.com</a> or call us at 210-659-9163.</p>
</div></div></div>Wed, 22 Jul 2015 16:33:05 +0000tedcoffices682 at https://www.texasedc.orghttps://www.texasedc.org/members-news/launch-new-city-converse-converse-economic-development-corporation-brand#commentsAMFUEL Considers Expansion Project in Wichita Fallshttps://www.texasedc.org/members-news/amfuel-considers-expansion-project-wichita-falls
<div class="field field-name-field-organization field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Organization:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Wichita Falls, TX (July 15, 2015) American Fuel Cell and Coated Fabrics Company (AMFUEL), a Magnolia, Arkansas-based manufacturer of fuel tanks for the aerospace and the liquid logistics industry, is considering expanding its operation to Wichita Falls. The move could create up to 280 new, full-time jobs. <br />
The Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation, also known as the 4a Board, has approved a $2 million incentive package to lure this company to our community. The incentive package must now be approved by the City Council.<br />
The proposal includes an $800,000 no-interest, forgivable loan, up to $844,740 in Cash for Jobs, and $336,000 in training funds if a Skills Development Training Grant cannot be secured from the State of Texas.<br />
Kevin M. Pearson, Senior Vice-President for the Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce and Industry said, “AMFUEL could bring close to 300 primary jobs to Wichita Falls. We have been working with the company since 2013, and have met with company executives at their facility in Magnolia. Based on what we have seen, this expansion would be a good fit for Wichita Falls.”<br />
AMFUEL is considering several other communities for this expansion project. The 4a incentives are designed to position Wichita Falls as the premiere location for this new venture.<br />
Two potential locations in Wichita Falls are currently being considered by the company, but a final decision has not yet been made.</p>
</div></div></div>Thu, 16 Jul 2015 16:30:28 +0000Anonymous675 at https://www.texasedc.orghttps://www.texasedc.org/members-news/amfuel-considers-expansion-project-wichita-falls#commentsWichita Falls Selected for Krispy Kreme Partyhttps://www.texasedc.org/members-news/wichita-falls-selected-krispy-kreme-party-0
<div class="field field-name-field-organization field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Organization:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>(Wichita Falls, TX) Krispy Kreme is heading to Wichita Falls for a citywide doughnut party to celebrate their 78th birthday. The Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce and 92.9 NIN teamed up to win this experience for the community. (You can view the winning tweets <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lXFB1bV0XjzLnK0NNDuqGZP4YvpMAySLOnxwjNCGoVzOKSLN1tpaKadP4-tONVfGkG7vY3eB_3HNMGFpepvWeglGrPSMoLpkJaiGJsoygi21O66QN7QmM4vsdGWU8CODXJRTljZv4j1A9T0QvPF3xFprdZVa1mbx6Xqmz-cw_uf_O_cK6S6RaqoByRJJrwgwXmHp-BqqPNW_vcGR__Z6EV02c7y78_IfvFE1BP-809Q=&amp;c=&amp;ch=" target="_blank">here</a>.) <br />
The Pop-Up Experience is happening Saturday, August 15th at the Downtown Wichita Falls Farmer's market and will include free hot Original Glazed® doughnuts, paper hats, a 20-foot pop-up shop, and other fun surprises. Krispy Kreme officials say their goal is "to not run out of doughnuts."<br />
Community Marketing Director, Ann Arnold-Ogden said, "We are so excited to help Krispy Kreme celebrate their birthday in Wichita Falls. It's a great opportunity to tell our story to the more than 5 million Krispy Kreme followers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Mark your calendars, and help us make this a celebration Krispy Kreme will never forget!"<br />
If you would like more information, please call the Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce at (940)723-2741.</p>
</div></div></div>Thu, 16 Jul 2015 16:29:14 +0000Anonymous674 at https://www.texasedc.orghttps://www.texasedc.org/members-news/wichita-falls-selected-krispy-kreme-party-0#commentsWichita Falls Selected for Krispy Kreme Partyhttps://www.texasedc.org/members-news/wichita-falls-selected-krispy-kreme-party
<div class="field field-name-field-organization field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Organization:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>(Wichita Falls, TX) Krispy Kreme is heading to Wichita Falls for a citywide doughnut party to celebrate their 78th birthday. The Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce and 92.9 NIN teamed up to win this experience for the community. (You can view the winning tweets <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001lXFB1bV0XjzLnK0NNDuqGZP4YvpMAySLOnxwjNCGoVzOKSLN1tpaKadP4-tONVfGkG7vY3eB_3HNMGFpepvWeglGrPSMoLpkJaiGJsoygi21O66QN7QmM4vsdGWU8CODXJRTljZv4j1A9T0QvPF3xFprdZVa1mbx6Xqmz-cw_uf_O_cK6S6RaqoByRJJrwgwXmHp-BqqPNW_vcGR__Z6EV02c7y78_IfvFE1BP-809Q=&amp;c=&amp;ch=" target="_blank">here</a>.) <br />
The Pop-Up Experience is happening Saturday, August 15th at the Downtown Wichita Falls Farmer's market and will include free hot Original Glazed® doughnuts, paper hats, a 20-foot pop-up shop, and other fun surprises. Krispy Kreme officials say their goal is "to not run out of doughnuts."<br />
Community Marketing Director, Ann Arnold-Ogden said, "We are so excited to help Krispy Kreme celebrate their birthday in Wichita Falls. It's a great opportunity to tell our story to the more than 5 million Krispy Kreme followers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Mark your calendars, and help us make this a celebration Krispy Kreme will never forget!"<br />
If you would like more information, please call the Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce at (940)723-2741.</p>
</div></div></div>Thu, 16 Jul 2015 16:28:44 +0000Anonymous673 at https://www.texasedc.orghttps://www.texasedc.org/members-news/wichita-falls-selected-krispy-kreme-party#commentsThe Texas Workforce Commission and the Department of Rehabilitative Services are holding 7 regional meetings to receive stakeholder input on the Combined State Plan required under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. https://www.texasedc.org/members-news/texas-workforce-commission-and-department-rehabilitative-services-are-holding-7
<div class="field field-name-field-organization field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Organization:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Texas Workforce Commission</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The Texas Workforce Commission and the Department of Rehabilitative Services are holding 7 regional meetings to receive stakeholder input on the Combined State Plan required under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Since that Combined State Plan will reflect the transfer of some DARS programs to TWC as of September 1, 2016, public input on the transfer of those programs is welcomed during these public meetings.&nbsp;</p>
<p>As part of the plan, we are looking for input related to what is working well within the workforce system as well as&nbsp;how to improve services to continue preparing a skilled workforce that meets the needs of employers.&nbsp;</p>
<p>A link to the press release regarding the public hearings is available at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.twc.state.tx.us/files/news/press-release-07132015-twc-dars-wioa-meetings-twc.pdf">http://www.twc.state.tx.us/files/news/press-release-07132015-twc-dars-wioa-meetings-twc.pdf</a>.&nbsp; Additional information on the public meetings is available at<a href="http://www.twc.state.tx.us/wioa-state-plandars-transition-meetings">http://www.twc.state.tx.us/wioa-state-plandars-transition-meetings</a>.</p>
</div></div></div>Thu, 16 Jul 2015 14:20:53 +0000tedcoffices672 at https://www.texasedc.orghttps://www.texasedc.org/members-news/texas-workforce-commission-and-department-rehabilitative-services-are-holding-7#commentsThe Taylor EDC Will Construct 50,000 Sq. Ft. Buildinghttps://www.texasedc.org/members-news/taylor-edc-will-construct-50000-sq-ft-building-0
<div class="field field-name-field-organization field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Organization:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Taylor Economic Development Corporation</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p class="p1"><span class="s1">On Thursday, July 9</span><span class="s2"><sup>th</sup></span><span class="s1">, the Taylor Economic Development Corporation (TEDC) held a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of their new 50,000 square-foot industrial/manufacturing facility in its Mustang Creek Industrial Park. Mayor Jesse Ancira said “This aggressive move will provide an exciting opportunity for businesses looking to move to, or expand within, the Central Texas region and locate in Taylor.”</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">“Lack of available manufacturing space is the single-biggest hurdle we seem to face with every project that comes along’” said TEDC Board Chairman Kelly Cmerek. “This space will allow us to compete on a level playing field with our neighboring communities.”</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">TEDC President/CEO Sean Stockard said “companies looking to relocate and expand typically look for existing space within which to move.” Stockard went on to say that “having an existing facility ready to move in to can save a company upwards of 6 months to a year; which in turn can equate to a huge bottom-line savings for the company.”</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">“We think this is a great investment for our community that will offer great dividends, in the form of quality jobs for Taylor” said Taylor Mayor Jesse Ancira.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">The TEDC has already started marketing the space both locally and nationally with the hopes of finding a tenant as soon as possible. “It is our intention to build, fill, lease and/or sell this building as quickly as possible to the right tenant and then move on to construction of another facility” said Stockard. The TEDC would like to build a total of three buildings of this size and fill them within the next 60 months.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">It is expected that the building will be ready for occupancy by early fall of this year.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">For more information please contact Sean Stockard at 512.352.4321 or <a href="mailto:sean.stockard@tayloredc.org"><span class="s3">sean.stockard@tayloredc.org</span></a></span></p>
</div></div></div>Fri, 10 Jul 2015 15:07:30 +0000tedcoffices665 at https://www.texasedc.orghttps://www.texasedc.org/members-news/taylor-edc-will-construct-50000-sq-ft-building-0#commentsNiagara Bottling, LLC to bring their facility to Seguinhttps://www.texasedc.org/members-news/niagara-bottling-llc-bring-their-facility-seguin
<div class="field field-name-field-organization field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Organization:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">City of Seguin</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><br />
To position Seguin competitively a local incentive package was utilized which included a five year partial property tax abatement from Guadalupe County and a land grant incentive valued at $985,900 from the Seguin Economic Development Corporation.</p>
<p>Over the five year period of the incentive package, the City, County, Lateral Road, and School District are anticipated to receive over $6 million in new property tax revenue, net of the tax abatement.</p>
<p>“We are very fortunate in Seguin to have companies such as Niagara Bottling, LLC recongonize what a great town and community we have and that Seguin is the best choice when considering locating a business” said Mayor Don Keil, “Our dedicated workforce and forward thinking government continues to allow us to be a competitor in location decisions.”</p>
<p>“This project is a great example of the collaboration that takes place with the city, county and the right business to move our community in a positive direction, said County Judge Kyle Kutscher.&nbsp; “Niagara Bottling, LLC will be a great fit here, the company is family owned, employee minded and cares about the community.&nbsp; It is a great time to be in Guadalupe County!” &nbsp;</p>
<p>Niagara Bottling, LLC is the largest family owned and operated beverage supplier in the United States. The Southern California based company, which started bottling five-gallon glass containers of water for homes and offices in the early 1960s, supplies single-serve, private label bottled water to grocery, club store, convenience and wholesale customers throughout the United States. Niagara has 19 manufacturing plants and supports both the domestic and international market.</p>
<p>Niagara Bottling, LLC plans to break ground in July of this year. Niagara anticipates the facility’s full completion by early 2016. A 557,000 sq ft facility will be located on approximately 30.77 acres of land at the intersection of Rio Nogales Drive and Eighth Street. Furthermore, Niagara Bottling LLC will be contractually required to meet performance criteria including the creation of new jobs and capital investment over a 5 year period. &nbsp;</p>
<p>“We knew from our initial visit that Seguin is a special place, said Brian Hess, Executive Vice President of Legal for Niagara Bottling, LLC<strong>.&nbsp; “</strong>Meeting the City leadership only solidified our belief.&nbsp; Niagara looks forward to a long partnership with Seguin!”</p>
<p>We are excited about Niagara Bottling, LLC decision to locate their operations in Seguin,” said Terry Treviño, executive director of the Seguin Economic Development Corporation, “This unique project will help further diversify our local economy as well as bring quality jobs and new capital investment into the community. We welcome Niagara Bottling LLC as our newest business partner and look forward to their success and expansion." &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>“The addition of Niagara Bottling, LLC to Seguin’s growing manufacturing industry will not only add millions in capital investment to the local economy, create new jobs, generate new tax revenues but in addition it will also add a family owned company that invests in the communities it partners with. The Board is proud of the work done by Terry and her staff in collaboration with the City and the County to attract Niagara Bottling, LLC we are confident that the best is yet to come.” said Robert Haynes, President of Seguin Economic Development Corporation.</p>
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</div></div></div>Mon, 06 Jul 2015 14:29:10 +0000Anonymous653 at https://www.texasedc.orghttps://www.texasedc.org/members-news/niagara-bottling-llc-bring-their-facility-seguin#comments